Arena Motel

The room was slightly dated but very very clean. Shower pressure could be better. But over all I would stay again.

Very welcoming and helpful with tips on local area and provided free shuttle transfer to train station for Trans Alpine Rail. Good sized room with all the amenities you'd expect

Comfortable bed, hot shower, clean and spacious room, really helpful owner - guided us as to where to get food on the evening of arrival and took us to the station for the trans-alpine train - amazing, thank you so much!

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Location was ok

The shower was lacking water flow The heater in the bathroom did not work And the same for one bed lamp

Studio Unit very comfortable and spotless

Lack of sink and tap in room meant to boil the electric jug we had to use bathroom facilities but problem was jug doesn’t fit under tap so we had to use a cup to fill the jug. Found this rather odd and not most hygienic

Convenient close to where we needed to go Was okay

The towels were dirty colour & hard Floor in kitchen & bathroom wasn’t clean Plastic mat in bathroom wasn’t clean Iron couldn’t be plugged in cos the 3 pointer was crocked Bed was 2 singles put together well that’s what it felt like When room was service we left it clean bed wasn’t made He did mention that they are up grading hope so cos it’s in the perfect place

It's a budget priced motel so you get what you pay for. It was though clean and the beds were comfortable, so for a quick one night stay it was fine.

There are no facilities to speak of, but to be honest I didn't really need any, but if WiFi is important to you, look away, it was pretty non existent!

Its location.

Plastic pot plants, 1980s era furnishings.

Handly to Wolfbrook arena

The showers were on a weird system and the water pressure was awful, not very clean, old beds.

Having two rooms was great for travelling with kids. Very close to the arena.

The couch tipped when I sat on it and I hurt myself.

Perfect hosts Had the room ready for us. As we didn't get in until late

The owner was so helpfull helped me with the time on my phone and transport to train station

Great location. Not far from alot of facilities

Location was perfect for closeness to the venue we attended, and had everything we needed. Beds and pillows were very comfy- best night's sleep I've had for ages.

No food places close by suitable for my fussy child.

Great location. Comfortable, clean room.

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Close to the city

Location, cleanliness,

bathroom heater element not working

Friendly and helpful manager Great location Pet friendly

The room was great the owners are lovely

Bit worrying their dog isn't on lead outside the office Was a bit dusty in the room and the shower wasn't great

Location & great all round place to stay.

Nothing, everything was just fine.

Thank you to the staff they were very helpful

Decent and clean. Really close to the Railway station. The owner was very polite.

The walls are a bit thin and it was cold at the beginning.

After having plane issues we were very late getting to our accommodation. I phoned the office and they were very accommodating and told us our room number and he would leave the door unlocked for us and would put the heating on so it would be nice and warm for us when we arrived. We really appreciated this as we did not arrive until 10.50pm and the weather was very cold,

Everything was ok

The location was perfect for me. I had a conference being held at Addington raceway and it was literally a 5 minute stroll away. Owner was friendly and helpful. The room was clean and tidy.

In the scheme of things these are minor. The shower is a bit weak. Not a huge water flow. A couple of window latches broken so I couldn't close the small window in the bathroom so a bit chilly in there. It was only open a crack. Not major issues

Location to Addington was the main reason I chose Arena.

The shower, was hard to stop the water from going everywhere

Close to addington raceway , comfortable for night stay, good price

Needs a bit of love and care

Great kitchen facilities and spacious living area and bathroom. Warm and comfortable.

Some areas needed a bit more cleaning, the wardrobe floor needed attention, as did the bath plug hole. Some bits could do with a bit of paint.

close to where I was working on the days visited, and the host checked me in remotely when I was arriving late.

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Clean and tidy, great location and great communication.

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location

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Very happy with the value for money. Great location central to everything I needed. Room was very clean and warm. Staff were lovely.

Great location for wolfbrook stadium

If i could get the electric blankets to work

manager was just so can-do and helpful, accommodating me despite my major booking error and the lateish hour. and good shuttle service to the train next morning too.

not having bedlamp for the single bed: there was no powerpoint for one to plug into either. and cool white lights not the greatest especially in winter - warm white much more user friendly i think.

Location and value for money.

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Very close to the railway station and Wolfbrook arena. It was very simple to take the bus from the airport, with one transfer, taking 40-50 minutes. They also provide a free shuttle service to the railway station for early departures. However, if you are planning to take the train you need to bring your own supplies as there are no groceries within walking distance from the motel. The motel is dated and has many signs of wear and tear, but for the price the room was clean, comfortable and with all the necessary facilities. The manager Andrew is so nice and hospitable. Recommended!

Very comfortable beds and a warm room on a cold Christchurch night.

Nothing to complain about

I didn't have breakfast

Friendly staff

The price and location

Decor generally very outdated, room/bed layout not as I booked. We made do.

Great hosts! I had a late check in and they had the heater on in my room, as I didn't have a car, I also arranged for a small grocery order to be delivered, not only was it put in my room for me, the drinks etc had been put in the fridge too! Those little touches mean a lot!! It was close enough for us to walk and have a good choice of cafes for breakfast, then just walk across the road to the stadium. PERFECT for what we wanted. Thank you Thank you Thank you!!

Look, its no 5 star motel, but it is very clean, it is tidy, it has great location and GREAT KIWI HOSTS!! It is all you need if you want to me close to the Stadium, we stayed 2 nights and it was perfect for us and what we needed on this trip. Nothing not to like - we will be back!!

Friendly receptionist, flexible with arrival and departure time. Good price and communication

Outside lights were on all night and shone through the windows. Curtains and blinds were flimsy and old and did not keep cold or light out. The shower had very low flow and pressure, decided not to wash my hair.

Location, location, location!!

The shower system is terrible. Under the sofa bed was absolutely filthy

Exceptional service.

Cleaner could have done a better job of clearing the bathroom.

I Loved It All

Couldn’t say as we turned up and they were closed !!! I emailed them to say we were arriving late which they acknowledged and said it would be a problem. However when we arrived late at night, in the rain after a long flight they were closed with no instructions and weren’t answering their phone!! Really disappointed!!

Had a late arrival and the room was warm and very comfortable when we arrived. Only spent one night before catching the train to Greymouth, we were given a free transfer to the train station in the morning which saved us a walk and was greatly appreciated. Would be happy to stay again.

Amazing staff who were very helpful.

Location

Needs major up date. Duvet on bed ripped. Chairs very uncomfortable. Shower was horrendous. Absolutely no pressure at all.

The motel is very close to the railway station and the owner ran a shuttle to the train early in the morning. The unit was quiet and clean.

The beds were older and hard. The single beds were narrow and the queen bed was hard and had dips and hollows. There was a new hot water system in the show and the water was hot but had low water pressure. The furniture is old and needs an upgrade.

Location was good and owner took us to the train station which was much appreciated.

Needs major updating and the shower was absolutely horrendous. Warm but absolutely no pressure at all. Feel sorry for anyone with thick or long hair to wash.

Great stay here again. Location is perfect for events we attend

Unfortunately we decided the Arena was not the sort of place we would want to stay at.

First impressions were torn window dressings on dirty windows, the smell of the room was musty and damp, the room was very dated and worn, the shower was mouldy. We for a refund and left.

Very Nice Motel

It was close to things we wanted to go to. We got a free shuttle to train station.

The pressure in the shower was poor.

The location close to railway station and shops, helpful owner

The curtains and duvet covers could be updated

Nice tidy place, comfortable and warm. Close to cage, shops, race way etc

My only concern was the strong smell of cleaning fluids in the room. I had to keep the windows open all night.

every 4 or so minutes there is a loud hum from the "spa bath" that cannot be turned off. It kept me awake all night with the persistent hum. The bath floor was slippery , the non slip mat in bath tub was filthy and the refrigerator rusty on the outside.

The location. Was great for the walk to the racecourse

All the windows were opaque glass couldn’t see outside would prefer room with a better outlook

Bed was comfortable

Sort the shower system out

Pet friendly was the key to our booking. Location was awesome so close to Wolfbrook Arena for us.

No didn’t likes.

Staff was friendly , and helpfull

The unit was well set out and had all the conveniences of home. Clean and spacious for my friend and I. The beds were very comfortable and the bathroom was well equipped. The unit was a welcome respite from the severe weather battering the Canterbury and Christchurch regions endured during our stay.

We don't have anything that we didn't like about the unit.

Great location to the stadium for our event. Staff (new since my last visit) were great. Nothing was a problem. Room clean, comfortable. We didn't have a room near the road so it was nice and quiet. Easily accessible to everything.